All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 49
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InterviewsHop Vietnamese pushes ahead with expansion
The Vietnamese QSR concept will likely reach the 10-site mark next year, and is in talks with franchise partners for travel hubs, founder Paul Hopper tells MCA
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InterviewsNorth Brewing Co looks to double estate
The Leeds-based operator and brewer will ensure its offering remains premium as it expands its Taproom concept across the country, director John Gyngell tells MCA
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InterviewsCaravan: ‘We’ve always wanted to go outside London’
CEO Laura Harper-Hinton speaks to MCA about venuring outside the capital, international potential, and maintaining growth
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NewsSector remains short-staffed going into summer
Vacancies in hospitality remain 48% higher than pre-Covid, with many businesses reducing trading hours during the peak holiday season
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NewsMcMullen’s surpasses £100m turnover
The brewer and pub operator reported results for the year to October 2022, achieving over £100m in turnover for the first time in history - although cost inflation eroded margins
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InterviewsJoe & the Juice sees ‘no signs of slowdown’ in the UK
CEO Thomas Nørøxe speaks to MCA about reporting £195m in sales, further expansion in Greater London, and focusing on the coffee offer
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Analysis & InsightEating out market remains stagnant
Eating out frequency and penetration remains stagnant year-on-year, with restaurants, pubs, and bars falling back while food-to-go rises due to consumers returning to offices
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NewsBoom Battle Bars goes international
XP Factory is to open its first overseas Boom Battle Bar in Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, this month, following a ‘transformational year’ of trading
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NewsMoto Hospitality surpasses £1bn turnover
The 69-strong operator reported a ‘robust’ post-pandemic recovery in 2022, with turnover rising by 34% on the prior year
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InterviewsHickory’s: ‘There’s scope to take this much further’
MD John Welsh speaks to MCA about the Greene King acquisition, maintaining slow and steady expansion, and becoming a “truly national” brand
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NewsFive Guys partners with Uber Eats
The American burger chain is now available to order in 12 cities on the delivery platform as it celebrates 10 years in the UK
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NewsVarious Eateries brings on new FD
Connie Salmon has been appointed finance director by the Coppa Club, Tivoli, and Noci operator
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NewsIvy Collection appoints marketing director
Jasper Cheung, formerly of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, has been appointed marketing director
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NewsWatchHouse makes regional debut
The specialty coffee chain has launched in Bath while appointing Julie Centracchio, formerly of Boston Tea Party and Peach Pubs, as financial director
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NewsYoung’s continues strong summer trading
The pub operator has released a statement ahead of its AGM today, with revenue in the first 13 weeks of 2023 up 6.8% on a like-for-like basis vs 2022
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NewsD&D shutters Canary Wharf site
The London-based premium restaurant group has closed its French-style restaurant, Plateau - its sixth closure this year
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InterviewsWingstop: ‘We see opportunity for 250-300 restaurants’
Master franchisee Lemon Pepper Holdings’ co-founders speak to MCA about a 45% rise in like-for-like sales, driving growth across channels, and disrupting a “stagnant” restaurant scene
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NewsHigh Court approves Prezzo restructuring plan
The Italian group is focused on supporting sustainable, long-term growth ambitions for its 97 restaurants, with an investment in new menus and talent
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NewsDry June set to overtake Dry January
Sales of no- and low-alcohol beer in pubs are up 23% on last year, while regular beer sales have fallen 6%
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NewsLe Pain Quotidien enters administration
The Belgian coffee chain, suffering from reduced footfall in London, is understood to have closed seven sites across the capital